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Sorry, Elon Musk — playing Steam games in a Tesla is totally unnecessary

By Tom Pritchard published

The Tesla is a car, so why does it need Steam games? It doesn't because it's an impractical gimmick for today's driver.

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Spotify Car Thing now available to buy without invite — here's what it does

By Oliver Haslam published

Spotify's Car Thing is now on general sale, so any Premium subscriber can pick one up.

Lotus evija: lede

Lotus Evija 2021 price, 0-60, top speed, specs, and more

By Leon Poultney published

First all-electric British hypercar looks set to be world’s most powerful series production E. Here's what you need to know

Tesla Cybertruck vs. GMC Hummer EV

Tesla Cybertruck vs. GMC Hummer EV: What’s the difference?

By Tom Pritchard published

The Tesla Cybertruck and the GMC Hummer EV are two top contenders in the high-end electric truck space. How do they stack up?

BMW iX electric car

BMW iX: Everything we know so far

By Marc McLaren, Tom Pritchard published

BMW iX will be available in two models, iX xDrive40 and xDrive50 — and both look pretty special.

Olixar Magnetic Windscreen & Dash Mount mounted on dash

Olixar Magnetic Windscreen & Dash Mount review

By Oliver Haslam published

Olixar Magnetic Windscreen & Dash Mount is a great, inexpensive option for fans of the simple magnetic phone holder.

Best gifts for drivers 2022

By Tom Pritchard published

Make every trip better for the commuter in your life with our top gifts for drivers at every price range.

Innova 6100P

Innova 6100P review

By Brian Nadel published

Editor's Choice

The Innova 6100p has the power to help make an amateur mechanic feel more like a professional.

ThinkCar ThinkScan 609 with cable

ThinkCar ThinkScan 609 review

By Brian Nadel published

ThinkCar’s ThinkScan 609 is good at what it does, but is a nonstarter for those new to the intricacies of OBD scanners.

Launch CRP 123 Professional menu screen

Launch CRP 123 Professional review

By Brian Nadel published

The Launch CRP 123 Professional feels like a gaming machine in the hand, yet can ferret out pesky problems with your car.

Konnwei KW681

Konnwei KW681 review

By Brian Nadel published

The Konnwei KW681 may not have some high-end features, but it’s small, light and can help when there’s not enough juice to start the car.

xtool anyscan a30

XTool Anyscan A30 review

By Brian Nadel published

It’s big and bold, but the XTool Anyscan A30 goes beyond showing OBD fault codes and it is perfect for those with intermittent electrical problems.

nextbase iq front and rear dash cam module

Nextbase iQ dash cam uses AI smarts to make your drive safer

By Tom Pritchard published

The Nextbase iQ dash cam promises improved security and safety, all thanks to the power of AI and the cloud

Sony Vision S SUV

Sony announces Vision-S electric SUV in challenge to Tesla

By Philip Michaels published

Sony plans to form Sony Mobility to look into building electric cars. The news came as the company showed off a prototype vehicle at CES 2022.

An all electric Tesla Model 3 in white on cement road with trees in background on sunny day.

Massive Tesla recall affects 475,000 vehicles

By Imad Khan published

Tesla has issued a massive recall affecting 475,000 vehicles due to rear-view camera and trunk latch issues.

Nextbase 320XR dash cam mounted on windshield

Nextbase 320XR dash cam review

By Matt Ng published

The Nextbase 320XR makes for a great, no-frills dual camera solution, even if it lacks some advanced features.

Ford F-150 Lightning

Ford F-150 Lightning impresses the heck out of us in test track footage

By Imad Khan published

An early hands-on video of the Ford F-150 Lightning shows how fast it can go around a test track.

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Android can finally unlock your car — but there’s a catch

By Tom Pritchard published

Android's digital car key is here, but only for BMW drivers with specific phones.

Nexar Beam GPS on windshield

Nexar Beam GPS dash cam review

By Rob Clymo published

With its compact design and ability to shoot 1080p full HD video the Nexar Beam GPS dash cam delivers great footage along with plug and play simplicity.

Car & Driver Road Patrol Touch Duo dash cam mounted in car

Car & Driver Road Patrol Touch Duo dash cam review

By Matt Ng published

The Road Patrol Touch Duo features an OLED touchscreen, flexible rear camera placement and lane departure warning, but is it any good?

Garmin drivesmart 86 display on dash

Garmin DriveSmart 86 review: Trying and failing to compete with the smartphone

By Tom Pritchard published

The Garmin DriveSmart 86 is a competent GPS device but doesn’t offer anything your phone doesn’t already do.

Amazopn Echo auto mounted on car dashboard with deal tag

Black Friday deal gets Alexa in your car with $35 off Amazon Echo Auto

By Tom Pritchard published

Add Alexa to your car with this bargain Black Friday deal that knocks $35 off the Amazon Echo Auto.

Apple logo hanging off Apple Store

Apple Car could be ready by 2025 — with no steering wheel or pedals

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

A new Bloomberg report claims that the Apple Car could arrive in 2025 at the earliest, sporting an advanced AI-centric chip, but lacking a steering wheel and pedals.

thinkware u1000 dash cam attached to windshield with deal tag

Amazon Black Friday deal: Snag this top dash cam for $70 off right now

By Tom Pritchard published

This dash cam deal knocks $70 off the price of the Thinkware U1000 dash cam at Amazon.

Mazda MX-30 Crossover in front of modern house

Mazda MX-30 EV 2022 unveiled — price, range, interior and more

By Imad Khan published

Mazda has announced that its MX-30 EV crossover will be coming to the U.S. Unfortunately, it will retain its small 35.5 kWh battery.

Subaru Solterra

Subaru Solterra EV revealed — everything we know so far

By Imad Khan published

Subaru is set to fully unveil the Solterra 2023 EV SUV. It's built on the e-TNGA platform that was jointly developed with Toyota.

Image of ZipCharge Go EV charger connected to the Honda e

ZipCharge Go is like an emergency gas can for your Tesla

By Imad Khan published

ZipCharge is a new startup that has unveiled its portable EV charger at the COP26 U.N. Climate Change Conference. Called the Zip Charge Go, it can provide up to 20 miles of charge.

Vantrue S1 dash cam mounted in car by rearview mirror

Vantrue S1 dash cam review

By Matt Ng published

The Vantrue S1 shoots its shot with a 1080p dual camera system.

Popsockets PopMount 2 mounted to windshield

PopSockets PopMount 2 review

By Oliver Haslam published

If you’re a PopGrip user the PopSockets PopMount 2 is the only phone holder you’re going to need — and it even works on your desk.

Tesla model s vs tesla model 3

Tesla Model S vs. Tesla Model 3: What’s the difference?

By Rob Clymo published

We pitch Tesla’s veteran Model S against the more affordable Model 3 sedan

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